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More Fun Comics and Games will celebrate Worldwide Free Comic Day on May 4

More Fun Comics and Games in Denton will join other stores worldwide and celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4.

Free Comic Book Day is celebrated the first Saturday in May each year, when participating comic book shops give away comic books for free to anyone who comes into their stores. The activity began 12 years ago, retailer Joe Field, according to a press release.

Tim Stoltzfus, the owner of More Fun Comics and Games at 103 W Hickory St., said in a news statement, his store will have comics for children, teens, and adults that day.

More than 4.6 million free comic books are expected to be given away at more than 2,000 participating locations.

On Saturday, More Fun Comics will open at 11 a.m. and the first 20 people through the door will get a free goodie bag, according to a Facebook post. Each goodie bag will have a hardcover graphic novel and several free comics.

For more information, visit http://www.keithscomics.com.

Cinco de Mellow at Mellow Mushroom

 

 

Through Sunday, May 5, Denton’s Mellow Mushroom is hosting a “Most Interesting Man in the World” contest for a chance to win a trip for two to a destination in Mexico.

Participants need to stop by Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, take a photo with the Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man’ standee and upload their photo via Instagram. Participants can use the hashtag #CincoDeMellow.

Mellow Mushroom Denton is located at 217 E Hickory St.

For more information, call 940-323-1100 or visit www.CincoDeMellow.com.

Go Green With Bill Utter Ford will take place Saturday during Earth Day Weekend

Bill Utter Ford will host a Go Green Event on Saturday, April 20 as part of Earth Day Weekend. The dealership will be celebrating the Ford lineup of Electric and Hybrid vehicles. The day will include free seminars and a free lunch for those in attendance provided by The Cupboard Natural Foods, according to a press release.

The free seminars held throughout the day will include: a Ford Technology Seminar at 10 a.m. focusing on the Sync/My Ford Touch component, vehicle demonstrations with Ford technology trainer, Jason Dickens, and a presentation on owning an electric vehicle with Bill Utter Ford customer and Fusion Energi owner, Michael Combs.

Bill Utter Ford General Manager Carl Anderson in a news statement he thought Earth Day was a great time to focus on Ford’s movement toward more green vehicles and its new lineup of electric vehicles.

“These free seminars will help educate the public about electric vehicles and how the car market is changing with the developments of these new greener technologies,” he said.

Ford’s lineup of electric vehicles includes the Ford Fusion Energi, the Ford CMAX Energi and the Ford Focus Electric each rated at over 100 miles per equivalent gallon. The Ford Hybrid lineup includes the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Ford CMAX Hybrid which are rated at 47 miles per gallon.

Go Green with Bill Utter Ford is a free event and open to the public. Bill Utter Ford is located at 4901 S.-I35E. Bill Utter Ford was established in 1956 in Denton and will celebrate 57 years in Denton in May.

Earth Day 2013 is officially Monday, April 22.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Robson Ranch to celebrate 12th anniversary April 6

On Saturday, April 6, Robson Ranch, an active adult community will celebrate their 12 anniversary from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Model Village, 9501 Ed Robson Blvd.

The community will open their doors to the public and feature music, giveaways, treats and demos. Robson Ranch clubs and organizations will also host mini parties in various model homes.

In the past 12 years, Robson has grown to 1,500 homes and 2,700 residents, and has also added a creative arts center, community garden, dog park and softball fields, according to a press release said.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/RobsonRanchTexas.

HOSA Night March 20 at DoubleDave’s in Denton

DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks in Denton will host a fundraising event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today to help Texas Woman’s University’s chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) raise money for various events, conferences and speaking engagements.

The restaurant is located at 220 W. University Drive, just minutes from TWU’s campus. Ten percent of all sales between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. will go to the local chapter, a press release said.

HOSA is a national organization with the mission to promote the education and welfare of its members through service and competition. Local members participate in health-related community service events, listen to speakers from various medical fields, compete in state and national competitions and earn HOSA scholarships, said Inioluwa Adedokun, historian and chair of the fundraising committee.

Dine-in, carry out and delivery orders will all count toward the fund-raising campaign. To place a carryout or delivery order, please call DoubleDave’s at 243-DAVE (3283) or go online to http://www.doubledaves.com.

SBA to offer Webinar Series promoting National Entreprenuership Week

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of webinars in recognition of the 7th annual National Entrepreneurship Week to take place next week from Feb. 16 to Feb. 23.

The emphasis will be on how the next generation of small business owners can leverage crowdfunding as an alternative finance option to start and grow their businesses, the SBA said in a press release.

All webinars will take place daily at 2 p.m. (CST)

Webinar topics and presenters will be:

Jay Goth, Business Consultant
TriTech Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Topic: Crowdfunding – Pros and Cons
Tuesday, Feb. 19

Kevin Lehman, CEO and Co-Founder
Three Revolutions
Topic: Crowdfunding Innovation
Wednesday, Feb. 20

Ryan Finch, General Manager
Raleigh City Farm
Topic:  Kickstarting an Urban Farm
Thursday, Feb. 21

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For more information about the National Entreprenuership Week, visit http://www.entre-week.org/.

 

Flu clinic in Flower Mound today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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The Caring for Children Foundation, Care Van will host a free flu clinic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Forrestwood Middle School, 2810 Morris Road in Flower Mound, a press release said.

The clinic is for children between the ages of 6 months to 18 years of age.

A child is eligible for this free vaccine if he/she is an American Indian, Alaskan Native, has Medicaid, has no insurance or has insurance that does not cover vaccine.

The Caring for Children Foundation of Texas’ Care Van program is a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to immunizations for uninsured and medically underserved Texas children and promoting health, nutrition and exercise education, as well as other health-related services. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. has been the statewide sponsor for the Caring for Children Foundation for more than 14 years, covering all administrative costs for the foundation, a press release said.

For more information contact Lynda Shirley with the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas at 1-800-258-5437 ext. 4 or e-mail Lynda_Shirley@bcbstx.com.

Kohl’s Denton hosting hiring fair beginning Jan. 12

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Kohl’s Department Stores will be hosting a job fair beginning Saturday, Jan. 12 through Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2900 W. University Drive to fill approximately 105 positions, a news release said.

Kohl’s will be opening its Denton store at 2620 W. University Drive in March.

Among the job positions, Kohl’s is looking for register operators, department associates, customer service associates, early a.m. freight unloaders and evening ad set associates. Kohl’s associates receive competitive compensation, benefits and immediate merchandise discounts, the release said.

Job fairs dates and times are listed below:
Saturday, Jan. 12 – 10:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 13 – 10:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 14 – 11:45 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan.  15 – 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan.  16 – 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Interested applicants need to visit www.kohlscareers.com or call 877-639-5645 to schedule an interview and obtain additional information regarding times and location.

Free Chiropractic Care Day Wednesday at two Affordable Chiropractic locations

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In appreciation to Denton friends and families, Affordable Chiropractic, will host a Free Chiropractic Care Day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, 2201 South I-35 E.

The service is for new patients and established patients, a press release said.

Affordable Chiropractic is located inside the Golden Triangle Mall next to JC Penney.

The free day will also be held at their second location at the Denton Square at Teasley and I-35 next to Brookshire grocery store.

The free day will be available on a first come first served basis.

For more information, visit http://dentonchiroclinic.com.

 

 

Nonprofit Cloud 9 Charities prepares for 10th Annual Fashion Show

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Cloud 9 Charities will  host their 10th Annual Fashion Show scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn, 785 SH-121 Bypass in Lewisville.

The event will include a silent auction, casino, ballroom dancing and a showcase of fashions and accessories from local stores.

Organizers hope to raise $150,000 this year, officials with the charity said in a news release.

The fundraiser will gather funds to distribute to four charities: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County, Inc., Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County, the Pedi Place, and the Sue Weaver Consumer Awareness of Unsafe Service Employment.

Established in 2006, Could 9 Charities has provided over $5 million to local organizations. The nonprofit hosts two major events each year, an art gala in the spring and a New York-style fashion show in November.

For more information, visit their website.